Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
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Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing
Draft an appropriate service level agreement to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this on a regular basis.
Work with departmental heads to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.
Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance
Maintain contracts with vendors
Review inventory and update as required
Receive orders from various departments
Initiate and keep track of orders
Receive, inspect and distribute orders
Reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with supplies.
Monitor delivery times to ensure they are on time
Any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor
Vacancy Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in supply chain management or a procurement related degree Mandatory
Previous experience as a Procurement Officer, or similar role Desirable
Computer literacy qualification is essential. Desirable
Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word processing applications Desirable
Procurement Software and Asset Software experience is essential. Desirable
Independent self-starter with attention to detail Desirable
Possesses integrity and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records Desirable
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